Trial reportScientific reports2026
"Short-term effects of a single kangaroo mother care session on urinary allantoin and maternal-infant bonding in preterm neonates: a quasi-randomized controlled trial".
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Abstract
Preterm birth is a leading contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality, often necessitating neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. The resulting separation of mother-infant dyads may escalate physiological stress and impair early bonding. While Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a well-established intervention, evidence regarding the immediate physiological and affective impact of an isolated, short-duration session remains sparse. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of a single one-hour KMC session on oxidative stress and maternal-infant bonding in preterm neonates. This quasi-randomized controlled trial was conducted at a tertiary care facility in Lahore, Pakistan (February-July 2024). Forty preterm neonate-mother dyads were allocated based on medical record numbers to receive either a single 60 minute KMC session (n = 20) or standard incubator care (n = 20). Primary and secondary outcomes included urinary allantoin (measured via ELISA) and Mother-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS) scores, respectively, assessed at baseline and one hour after the intervention. Data were analysed using paired t-tests and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Baseline groups were comparable (p>0.05). Post-intervention, KMC significantly reduced allantoin levels compared to controls (Adjusted Mean Difference [AMD]: -26.18 µmol/mmol; 95% CI: -36.88 to -15.48; p<0.001; partial η
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